Roses

Not everyone is aware of the benefits of pruning climbing roses in the summer. However, this is recommended if you want to enjoy their colourful splendour right through to autumn. Roses normally flower in the months of June to August. The main difference between summer pruning and winter pruning is that summer pruning is done in the growth period rather than the dormant period.

Your roses will benefit from summer pruning right up to the middle of August. This is somewhat dependent on the weather conditions – when these become less favourable – that is to say, colder nights – the shoots that develop will not be strong enough to bear flowers. Until that time, they can.